Makita BUR141 Manuel D'instructions page 10

PARTS DESCRIPTION (Fig. 2)
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or
checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off
and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION:
• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when
installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to
hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause
them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the
tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.
• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing
the battery cartridge.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while
sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. (Fig. 3)
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it
into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Install
it fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or
someone around you.
NOTE:
• Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Battery protection system (Lithium-ion
battery with star marking) (Fig. 4)
Lithium-ion batteries with a star marking are equipped
with a protection system. This system automatically cuts
off power to the tool to extend battery life.
Indication lamp
The lamp blinks in red.
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
The lamp lights up in red.
(Note 1)
Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature around the work area and the battery
cartridge conditions.
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Adjusting the shaft length
WARNING:
• Before adjusting the shaft length, release the switch
trigger and remove the battery cartridge from the string
trimmer. Failure to release the trigger and removing the
battery cartridge may cause a personal injury.
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The tool will automatically stop during operation if the tool
and/or battery are placed under one of the following
conditions:
• Overloaded:
• Low battery voltage:
Power switch action
• Before inserting the battery cartridge in the tool,
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, move the lock-off button forward and pull
the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
(Fig. 5)
Indication lamp (Fig. 6)
Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the
battery cartridge capacity status.
When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during
operation, the lamp lights up in red.
Refer to the following table for the status and action to be
taken for the indication lamp.
Status
This indicates the appropriate time to
replace the battery cartridge when the
battery power becomes low.
This function works when the battery
power is almost used up. At this time,
tool stops immediately.
Autostop due to overload.
To adjust the length of the shaft, turn the grip
counterclockwise until the shaft is unlocked and pull out or
push in to the desired length. (Fig. 7)
Nylon cutting head
NOTICE:
• The bump feed will not operate properly if the nylon
The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current.
In this situation, release the trigger switch on the tool
and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then pull the trigger switch
again to restart.
If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the
trigger switch again.
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and
recharge the battery.
WARNING:
always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released. Do not pull the switch
trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button.
This can cause switch breakage. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to
loss of control and serious personal injury.
Recharge the battery cartridge as soon
as possible.
Recharge the battery cartridge.
Turn off the tool.
cutting head is not rotating.
Action to be taken